Eastern Washington University, School of Social Work, Cheney 99004, USA.
Omega (Westport). 2010;61(2):163-77. doi: 10.2190/OM.61.2.e.
Examination of the theory base for bereavement and loss is currently just beginning for adults with intellectual disabilities (ID). Yet, as life spans increase for individuals with ID, these adults experience more and more loss and bereavement events. Practitioners, especially grief counselors, are finding it increasingly critical for them to understand best practice principles for working with bereaved adults with ID in their daily work. Practitioners also are asked to guide families and care providers regarding grief and death education. This article provides counselors and other professionals with a review of existing bereavement intervention research for adults with ID. Practice recommendations are made on three levels: informal support; formal intervention; and community education.
目前，对于智障成年人（ID）的丧亲与失落理论基础的研究才刚刚开始。然而，随着 ID 患者寿命的延长，他们经历的丧亲与失落事件也越来越多。从业者，特别是悲伤咨询师，发现理解 ID 成年丧亲者的最佳实践原则对于他们的日常工作至关重要。从业者还被要求指导家属和护理人员进行悲伤和死亡教育。本文为咨询师和其他专业人士提供了对智障成年人丧亲干预研究的综述。在三个层面上提出了实践建议：非正式支持；正式干预；以及社区教育。
